Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


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<p>Summer&#8217;s in full swing &#8211; and whether it&#8217;s a garden gathering or drinks on deck, refreshment is important. Fill up the fridge with our top picks for a perfect serve. </p>



<p>Gin connoisseur? From small producers to big name brands, we&#8217;ve a fabulous assortment of artisan gins distilled right here in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including the likes of Bombay Sapphire, Mermaid Gin and Gorilla Spirits.</p>



<p>For a summery taste of the Med (without the heat or air fare), the refreshing Gin Mare is one to try. Produced in a 13th-century Spanish chapel, it&#8217;s imbued with rosemary, thyme, olive and basil.</p>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping" data-title-side="right" data-block-type="4"><div class="shopping-item-card"><a href="https://shop.bombaysapphire.com/collections/bombay-sapphire/products/bombay-sapphire" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Bombay-sapphire-gin.jpg" alt="" /></div><h6>Bombay Sapphire</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£20</p></a></div><div class="shopping-item-card"><a href="https://isleofwightdistillery.com/pages/mermaid-gin" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/03/MERMAID-GIN_BOTTLE-UNDERWATER_LANDSCAPE-707x500-1.jpg" alt="Mermaid gin best artisan gins Hampshire Isle of Wight" /></div><h6>Mermaid Gin</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£41</p></a></div><div class="shopping-item-card"><a href="https://gorillaspirits.co.uk/shop/silverback-clementine-bergamot-gin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/09/Gorilla-Spirits-Gin-and-Tonic.jpg" alt="Gorilla Spirits gin and tonic" /></div><h6>Gorilla Clementine &amp; Bergamot Gin</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£28.50</p></a></div><div class="shopping-item-card"><a href="https://www.ginmare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/07/Gin-Mare.jpg" alt="" /></div><h6>Gin Mare</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£31</p></a></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping" data-title-side="right" data-block-type="1"><div class="shopping-spotlight-large" data-order="1"><div class="shopping-item-card large-item"><a href="https://catalyselifedrinks.com/products/acqua-health-drink-vitamin-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image sticky"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/06/Catalyse-life-Relaxation-pink-drink.jpg" alt="Catalyse Life drink by a pool non alcoholic summer mineral drinks Hampshire" /><div class="shopping-item-card--shader"></div><div class="shopping-item-card--overlay"><h6>Catalyse Life </h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£29/12</p></div></div></a></div></div><div class="shopping-spotlight-small"><div><p>A refreshing day sipper and perfect alcohol-free alternative for your summer drinks party, we&#8217;re big fans of Hampshire-based Catalyse Life enhanced sparkling waters. With grown-up flavour profiles like blood orange and juniper (pictured) and lemon balm and mint, they come with the added bonus of a vitamins and minerals boost.</p></div></div></div>



<p>With our chalky terroir and mild climate, Hampshire is home to some of the finest winemakers and vineyards in England. Made with homegrown champagne grapes including pinot noir and chardonnay these fine local English sparkling wines are perfect for a stylish celebration.</p>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping-2" data-title-side="right"><div class="shopping-item-card large-item"><a href="" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/07/Muddy-Awards-2025-Exton-in-cooler.jpg" alt="Exton Park English Sparkling Wine Hampshire" /></div><h6>Exton Park RB32 Reserve Blend, £39</h6></a></div><div class="shopping-item-card small-item"><a href="https://www.louis-pommery.com/wine/england" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/07/Louis-Pommery-England-box.jpg" alt="Louis Pommery England English sparkling wine Hampshire" /></div><h6>Louis Pommery England, from £36</h6></a></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping" data-title-side="right" data-block-type="1"><div class="shopping-spotlight-large" data-order="1"><div class="shopping-item-card large-item"><a href="https://www.aperol.com/en-gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image sticky"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/07/Aperol-.jpg" alt="Aperol " /><div class="shopping-item-card--shader"></div><div class="shopping-item-card--overlay"><h6>Aperol Spritz</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand"></p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">From £17</p></div></div></a></div></div><div class="shopping-spotlight-small"><div><p>Plenty of imitations but for a summer aperitivo, Aperol is the original and the best. Serve 3-2-1 (three parts dry prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda) in a large wine glass with ice and a slice of orange. Saluti!</p></div></div></div>



<p>More lovely local low-and-no alcohol options. A refreshing Hampshire-made cider that tastes superb and an award-winning pale ale from just over the Surrey border in Farnham, both with a refreshingly low 0.5% ABV.</p>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping-2" data-title-side="left"><div class="shopping-item-card large-item"><a href="https://hogsback.co.uk/collections/low-no-alcohol-beer-bottle-can/products/little-swine-0-5-single" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/07/Hogs-back-brewery.jpg" alt="" /></div><h6>Little Swine 0.5% Pale Ale, Hogsback Brewery, £2.15 </h6></a></div><div class="shopping-item-card small-item"><a href="https://hydescyder.com/product/hydes-cyder-lyte-non-alcoholic-6-bottles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/10/Hydes-Cyder-1.jpg" alt="Hydes Cyder" /></div><h6>Hydes Cyder Lyte, £22.50/6</h6></a></div></div>



<div class="wp-block-create-block-muddy-shopping" data-title-side="left" data-block-type="1"><div class="shopping-spotlight-large" data-order="0"><div class="shopping-item-card large-item"><a href="https://isleofwightdistillery.com/pages/mermaid-spiced-rum" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div class="product-image sticky"><img decoding="async" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/06/Mermaid-Spiced-Rum-Sunset-1.jpg" alt="Mermaid Spiced Rum" /><div class="shopping-item-card--shader"></div><div class="shopping-item-card--overlay"><h6>Mermaid Spiced Rum</h6><p class="shopping-item-card--brand">Isle of Wight Distillery</p><p class="shopping-item-card--price">£41</p></div></div></a></div></div><div class="shopping-spotlight-small"><div><p>A favourite on the high seas, this tasty tipple&#8217;s not just for the sailors. Made by the Isle of Wight Distillery and inspired by a shipwreck that carried rum cargo to the island in 1836, Mermaid Spiced Rum marries Caribbean rums from Trinidad and the Dominican Republic with local isle of Wight fruits and spices. </p><p>Serve in an ice-filled glass with a splash of either Ginger Beer or Ginger Ale and sip slowly as the summer sun slips down on the horizon.</p></div></div></div>



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Cheers! 10 tasty tipples for a summer soiree

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